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At a glance
- TypeRitual site - holy well
What to look for
- Stone surround
Picked out from the Archaeological Survey description below.
Can you visit?
- No source says it is open to the public.Most monuments in Ireland stand on private farmland.
- Ask the landowner before crossing fields, close gates, leave the stones as you find them.Visiting responsibly
History and description
In wooded area, on E side of Awbeg River and 250m E of Buttevant. Rectangular spring well, lined with stone.
Full archaeological record 46 words
In wooded area, on E side of Awbeg River and 250m E of Buttevant. Rectangular spring well, lined with stone. Shrine of stone, containing Blessed Virgin, set on E side. Trees on N and E sides adorned with rags. According to local information, visited in May.
References
- Images provided by and copyright of Amanda Clarke 2016-2022 https://holywellscorkandkerry.com/
Archaeological Survey of Ireland, National Monuments Service (CC BY 4.0) · Updated 14 January 2009 · Based on the Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 4: North Cork. It describes the site as it was when surveyed.
Folklore and traditions
Trees on N and E sides adorned with rags.
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